A MAN and woman were threatened at knifepoint after robbers tailed them to a residential street in Weybridge before stealing their car, cash and a handbag.

The suspects had followed the couple as they parked their Audi Quattro in Goodacre Close just after midnight on Sunday, February 7.

Officers in Elmbridge are appealing for witnesses and information about the incident.

The victims, who are both in their 30s, had driven along the A3 from London and turned off at the Painshill exit.

They became aware of another vehicle close behind them as they drove into Goodacre Close.

As they got out of their car, two hooded men jumped from the following BMW and threatened them with a knife.

The victims handed over the car keys for the Audi, a small amount of cash and a brown leather handbag.

The suspects then got into the Audi and drove away at high speed into St George’s Avenue and towards Queens Road, with the BMW vehicle following closely behind.

The first suspect was described as being around 5ft 10in tall and was wearing a dark blue hooded top and light blue jeans, with a black and white checked scarf across the lower half of his face.

The second man was between 6ft and 6ft 2in tall and was wearing a black hooded top and black jeans.

Detective Constable Phil Carter said: “This was a serious offence where a couple have been threatened and had valuable property stolen.

“Fortunately neither victim was injured but this was a very traumatic incident for both of them and I am determined to track down those responsible.

“This was a cynical and planned robbery and we believe there were at least three offenders involved the incident.

“We are doing everything possible to track down the suspects but the nature of this robbery, where the offenders seem to have followed the victim’s vehicle, is very unusual.

“I am very keen to speak to any members of the public who saw either vehicle involved in the offence, particularly anyone who saw where the BMW and stolen Audi went following the incident.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any further information should contact DC Carter at Staines CID on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference EL/10/916, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.